Behrend Talks: A Penn State Podcast
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Join Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor of Penn State Behrend, and guests for conversations about interesting things happening in the Erie community.
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Mar 17, 2023
Partnering with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation, with Bishop Dwane Brock
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Bishop Dwane Brock, the founder and chief executive of the Word of Faith Development Corporation, about the college’s new partnership with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation.
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Feb 17, 2023
ROI and the College Search Process with Andrea Konkol
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Andrea Konkol, director of enrollment management, about the importance of return on investment when considering a college or university. Originally recorded February 7, 2023.
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Jan 20, 2023
Project RESOLVE and the expansion of the Open Lab, with Dr. Amy Bridger
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Amy Bridger, senior director of corporate strategy and external engagement, about Project RESOLVE, a regional strategy for reimagining the manufacturing industries. Originally recorded Jan. 13, 2023.
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Dec 23, 2022
Improving Students’ Mental Health, with Sue Daley
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sue Daley, director of personal counseling, about improving mental health services for college students.
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Nov 25, 2022
The New Erie Hall, with Ken Miller and Brian Streeter
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and Brian Streeter, senior director of athletics, about the new Erie Hall, a $28.2 million fitness, recreation, and wellness center that will open in January. Originally recorded Oct. 25, 2022.
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Oct 28, 2022
Promoting Student Engagement, with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman, of the office of Student Leadership and Involvement, about the importance of student engagement and the extracurricular experience. Originally recorded Oct. 4, 2022.
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Sep 30, 2022
Corporate Partnerships in Knowledge Park, with Brian Kupchella
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies, about Truck-Lite’s move to Knowledge Park. Originally recorded Sept. 16, 2022.
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Sep 2, 2022
Nurturing Campus Diversity, with Sam Epps
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sam Epps, a 1995 Behrend alumnus, about campus diversity, alumni engagement and the future of labor unions. Originally recorded Aug. 23, 2022.
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Aug 8, 2022
How to See Through "Post-Truth" Communications, with Dr. David Kahl Jr.
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. David Kahl, Jr., professor of communication, about the language and strategy that advances neoliberalism and “post-truth” communications. Originally recorded July 26, 2022.
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Jul 8, 2022
Scholarships and Other Philanthropic Support, with Kevin Moore
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kevin Moore, director of development and alumni relations, about Penn State’s six-year capital campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence.” Originally recorded June 22, 2022.
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Jun 16, 2022
Restoring and Repurposing the Federal House, with Tom Hagen
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tom Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Indemnity Company, about the restoration and expansion of the Federal House, the new home for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE. Originally recorded June 1, 2022.
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May 13, 2022
Teaching Online and In Person, with Eric Robbins
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Eric Robbins, associate director of corporate outreach and research in the Black School of Business, about being selected for the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Originally recorded May 6, 2022.
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Apr 15, 2022
The Role of Student Government, with Claire Perritano
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Claire Perritano, a Behrend senior, about her experience in student government and as a resident assistant. Originally recorded April 4, 2022.
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Mar 9, 2022
The Enduring Value of the Humanities, with Dr. Eric Corty
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Eric Corty, director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, about his 29 years as a Behrend faculty member and administrator. Originally recorded February 28, 2022.
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Mar 5, 2022
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, with Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned, assistant teaching professor of political science, about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Originally recorded February 28, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Feb 18, 2022
Making the Most of College, with JP Goodsel, '21
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with James “JP” Goodsel, a graduate student at the college, about how student-athletes balance their obligations in the classroom and on the court. Originally recorded February 2, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Jan 21, 2022
New Options for Engineering Students, with Dr. Tim Kurzweg
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses sensor-embedded fibers, polymer engineering and robotics with Dr. Tim Kurzweg, director of the School of Engineering. Originally recorded January 7, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Jan 7, 2022
The Circular Economy of Plastics, with Dr. Alicyn Rhoades
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the life cycle of plastics and the new Advanced Resource Efficiency Center with Dr. Alicyn Rhoades, associate professor of engineering and interim associate dean for research and graduate studies. Originally recorded December 16, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Dec 3, 2021
COVID's Impact on Supply Chains, with Dr. Varun Gupta
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the disruption to global supply chains caused by COVID-19 with Dr. Varun Gupta, associate professor of supply chain management and analytics. Originally recorded November 23, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Nov 3, 2021
Supporting Family Business, with Dr. Christopher Harben and Doug Neckers
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the new Center for Family Business with Dr. Christopher Harben, Toudy Chair of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, and Doug Neckers, president and CEO of Maplevale Farms. Originally recorded October 26, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Oct 6, 2021
Encouraging Entrepreneurship, with Laura Guncheon
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Laura Guncheon, vice president of the project management office at Erie Management Group, about EMG’s efforts to spur entrepreneurial growth in the Erie region. Originally recorded September 22, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Sep 7, 2021
Virtual and Augmented Reality, with Dr. Christopher Shelton
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Christopher Shelton, assistant professor of clinical psychology and director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab, about the use of immersive technology in psychology. Originally recorded August 25, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Aug 11, 2021
Plastics Innovation, with Kelly Goodsel and Shawn Gross
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kelly Goodsel, president and CEO of Viking Plastics, and Shawn Gross, the company’s vice president of culture and business development, about lean manufacturing and the plastics industry in northwest Pennsylvania. Originally recorded August 4, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Jul 9, 2021
Economic Growth and Equality in Erie, with Mayor Joe Schember
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Erie Mayor Joe Schember about economic growth, Opportunity Zones and diversity-and-inclusion efforts in Erie. Originally recorded June 23, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Jun 14, 2021
Diversity and corporate responsibility, with Tesha Nesbit
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tesha Nesbit, director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility at North American Partners in Anesthesia, about the need for diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Originally recorded May 20, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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May 17, 2021
The Next Step in Space Exploration, with Dr. Darren Williams
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Darren Williams, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, about the search for habitable planets and extraterrestrial life. Originally recorded May 11, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Apr 16, 2021
34 Years of Enrollment Management, with Dr. Mary-Ellen Madigan
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Mary-Ellen Madigan, former director of enrollment management, about her 34-year career at Behrend. Originally recorded March 26, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Mar 19, 2021
Teaching Through the Pandemic, with Dr. Pam Silver
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Pam Silver, associate dean of academic affairs, about the college's transition to remote and mixed-mode learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally recorded March 5, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Feb 19, 2021
Evolving a Business, with Ashleigh Walters
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Ashleigh Walters, president of Onex Inc., about her new book, “Leading with Grit and Grace: A Journey in Organizational Culture Change.” Originally recorded February 3, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Jan 22, 2021
Research and MWRI-Erie, with Dr. Ivor Knight
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ivor Knight, associate dean of research and graduate studies, about the importance of research and the partnership with the Magee-Womens Research Institute of Erie. Originally recorded January 6, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Dec 25, 2020
Financial Literacy with Dr. Greg Filbeck
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Greg Filbeck, director of Behrend's Black School of Business, about the school’s role in a financial literacy initiative at more than 400 high schools. Originally recorded December 9, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Nov 27, 2020
The 2020 election with Dr. Robert Speel
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Robert Speel, associate professor of political science, about the 2020 election and the transition ahead. Originally recorded November 12, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Oct 30, 2020
Corporate and Community Stewardship with Tim NeCastro
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tim NeCastro, president and CEO of Erie Insurance, about the company's commitment to community engagement and corporate stewardship. Erie Insurance was named Penn State University's 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year. Originally recorded October 12, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Oct 6, 2020
Civility in Politics with Former Gov. Tom Ridge
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with former Gov. Tom Ridge, the first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about civility in politics, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the 2020 presidential election. Originally recorded September 16, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Sep 10, 2020
Mental Health during COVID-19 with Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin, professor of psychology, about the mental-health challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally recorded August 24, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.
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Aug 10, 2020
Economic Impact of COVID-19 with Dr. Ken Louie
Dr. Ralph Ford, chanellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the local and national economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Ken Louie, associate professor of economics and director of Behrend's Economic Research Institute of Erie. Originally recorded July 28, 2020.
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Jul 13, 2020
Return-to-Campus Planning
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and others about plans for returning to campus. Additional guests are Dr. Marty Kociolek, director of the School of Science; Emily Cassano, chair of Behrend's Faculty Senate and Council and assistant teaching professor of theatre, music, and visual arts; and Michelle Hartmann, director of Community and Workforce Programs. Originally recorded July 10, 2020.
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Jun 17, 2020
Sustainability with Dr. Sherri Mason
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason, sustainability coordinator at Behrend and a leading researcher in freshwater plastic pollution. Part of Mason’s job is implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals at Behrend. Originally recorded June 12, 2020.
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May 22, 2020
Accounting and Athletics with Dr. Chuck Brown
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Chuck Brown, associate professor of accounting and associate director of Behrend's Black School of Business. Brown, who also serves as faculty athletics representative to the NCAA, received a 2020 Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching. Originally recorded May 12, 2020.
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Apr 24, 2020
Designing a COVID-19 Face Shield with Jason Williams
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Jason Williams, assistant teaching professor of engineering and head of the Medical Plastics Center of Excellence at Behrend. Williams helped design a new COVID-19 face shield that is being produced in Erie. Originally recorded April 17, 2020.
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Apr 3, 2020
School of Science with Dr. Marty Kociolek
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Marty Kociolek, director of the School of Science at Behrend. Originally recorded March 13, 2020.
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Mar 9, 2020
Student Government Association with John Jarecki
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with John Jarecki, president of Behrend's Student Government Association. Originally recorded February 14, 2020.
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Mar 9, 2020
Magee-Womens Research Institute Partnership
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the Behrend and Magee-Womens Research Institute partnership with Charles "Boo" Hagerty, chief development officer of Hamot Health Foundation, and Michael J. Annichine, chief executive officer of MWRI. Originally recorded Sept. 3, 2019.
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Mar 9, 2020
Mark Rose, of Lord Corp.
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Mark Rose, director of aerospace operations at Lord Corp. An Erie native, Rose has managed several Lord facilities in the Erie region as well as in Dayton, Ohio. He also has served as vice chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board for Penn State Behrend’s Master of Manufacturing Management program. Originally recorded October 25, 2019.
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Mar 9, 2020
Erie Hall with Dr. Ken Miller
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director, administration and student affairs, about the plans to replace Erie Hall on the Behrend campus. Originally recorded August 30, 2019.
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Mar 9, 2020
Youth Education Outreach with Melanie Ford
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Melanie Ford, director of Youth Education Outreach and the Engineering K-12 Outreach Center at Penn State Behrend. Melanie Ford is also an assistant teaching professor of computer science and software engineering. Originally recorded August 9, 2019.
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Mar 9, 2020
Joe Snyder, of Process and Data Automation
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Joe Snyder, president of Process and Data Automation. Originally recorded January 17, 2020.
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Mar 9, 2020
Nursing with Dr. Carolynn Masters
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Carolynn Masters, associate teaching professor of nursing. Originally recorded July 5, 2019.
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Mar 9, 2020
Alumni Relations with Kevin Moore
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Kevin Moore, director of Development and Alumni Relations. Originally recorded December 20, 2019.
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Mar 9, 2020
Politics with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned, assistant teaching professor of political science, about U.S.-Ukraine relations as well as other political topics. Surzhko-Harned's research focuses on comparative politics and the politics of the post-Soviet space. Originally recorded November 22, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Former Governor Tom Ridge
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania and the first secretary of Homeland Security. Originally recorded February 28, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Susan Hirt Hagen CORE with James Hodge
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. James J. Hodge, director of the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) at Penn State Behrend. Originally recorded May 10, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Matt Totzke, CEO of Larson Texts
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Matt Totzke, CEO of Larson Texts. Totzke earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a concentration in computer science from Penn State Behrend in 1996. Originally recorded April 16, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Math Education with Dr. Courtney Nagle
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Courtney Nagle, associate professor of mathematics education. Originally recorded June 7, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Intrieri Fund with Dr. Timothy Krause
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Timothy Krause, assistant professor of finance and director of the Intrieri Family Student Managed Fund. Originally recorded January 18, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Innovation Commons with Jake Marsh
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Jake Marsh, industry relations coordinator at Penn State Behrend, about the Innovation Commons. Originally recorded November 23, 2018.
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Mar 6, 2020
Business with Dr. Diane Parente
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Diane H. Parente, professor of management. Originally recorded February 15, 2019.
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Mar 6, 2020
Public Policy Fund with Caitlin Handerhan
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Caitlin Handerhan, executive director of the Public Policy Fund at Penn State Behrend. Originally recorded December 21, 2018.
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